Sour apples

[Alex_Parrott]

I have just been cheeky and asked a neighbour if I can use her aples from her garden that never get used and have been trying to make some juice.

I have no idea of the varieties and/or whether they are desert or cooking. The juice is drinkable but quite sour and dry. Any ideas on how I can make it better?

Could I make it into cider? Also I ahve a pear tree that normally goes to waste, could I juice these? they are a conference pear.

Thanks

[WrexTheDragon]

It is still early for eating apples to be ripe. Did the apples come away from the tree with very little pressure?? If not then wait another 4 weeks and try them again.

I get loads of apples that I like to juice, but tend to mix them with other fruit and veg.
Cider has alsways bit very hit or miss with me.

[Alex_Parrott]

[QUOTE=WrexTheDragon;741747]It is still early for eating apples to be ripe. Did the apples come away from the tree with very little pressure?? QUOTE]
Thanks Wrex

Well we have had alot of strong winds up here so ye probably not ripe.

So if the ones I have picked up off the floor today are no good for juicing any suggestions what I may do with them?

[WrexTheDragon]

Try peeling and add some sugar. dash of water and boil to make Apple Sauce.

Juice the apples with carrots, approx 50/50.